This Saturday – Door Knock with Frank Burns

Come help get out the vote for Burns! This is a big pickup opportunity for Dems as Burns is running against republican in a heavily democratic district.

Burns is a Pro- Choice, Pro-Worker, Pro-Future Democrat.

Here is what El Som had to say about Burns:
Frank Burns. Perhaps the least likely, and most intriguing, D challenger to a vulnerable R incumbent I’ve seen in some time.  Yes, he’s overqualified, something nobody would ever say about smarmy incumbent Michael Ramone.  Can you imagine someone with this resume in Dover?  He is now running against the post-Roe repeal Mike Ramone.  Ramone is so vulnerable on that and so many other issues that Burns could score a victory in what again should be a blue year in Delaware.  He is a Bernie supporter and a dyed-in-the-wool progressive.  No weasel words in his responses. Here’s his answer to what he’s passionate about:
  • I am Pro-Choice. I believe ownership of one’s own body is the most fundamental right.
  • I am Pro-Worker. I believe that a living wage and corresponding benefits are the right of every full time worker. I support strong unions as a primary means of strengthening the middle class and achieving a fairer distribution of wealth in our societ
  • I am Pro-future. We need to look beyond our immediate horizon. Everything from climate change to emerging diseases presents us with challenges and opportunities. We need to be drivers, not road kill, on the road to the future.
 

Highlands Bunker – Probably the best one so far

I loved the conversation about how the establishment party is going to try and contend with the progressive wave that is kicking their asses all over the state.
AN HOUR AGO
E207 - Primary Wrap-Up
 
Jason330, Jordyn Pusey, and Tye Grier join Rob and Karl in the virtual bunker to talk about the results of the 2022 state primaries. What were the results, what do they mean, and what happens next? Show Notes:

Rich Collins (41st RD) IS a Dangerous MAGA Extremist

Nobody likes this series except me. Anyway, Onward. Collins replied but couldn't say whether or not the Jan 6th rioters committed any crimes. Nor could he think of anything witty to say in lieu of giving a simple yes or no. (See his email to me below). I thought of all the dangerous MAGA Extremist in LEG Hall, Collins might have the balls to admit that he is a proud MAGA republican. Turns out - nope. So if you live in the dreadful 41st RD you are represented by a cowardly dummy who is also a dangerous MAGA extremist. Which is probably no surprise to you.

Obama

It would be cool if Obama trolled Trump by saying that he used his magical ex-president telepathy powers to release Trumps income taxes.  

Divine Right of Kings

I suspect that Trump doesn't give a fuck about the American version of the Christian God. His supporters believe in that perverted theology and they further believe that Trump is…

Mike Ramone – NOT a Dangerous MAGA Extremist

Here are Ramone's responses:
Yes Joe Biden won the election and is our duly swore President, Yes those who broke into and vandalized the capital broke the law and should be punished for doing so, Yes, anyone who would steal top secret items from our Government in any way should be prosecuted and treated appropriately.
There was also a cordial stuff, but I'm keeping this focused on the questions, so I left that out.  I also formatted it. So... Ramone isn't a MAGA extremists.  That's good. For the record, I don't...

DL Open Thread Wednesday September 21 2022

Delawareans: Medicare is great!  Dems:  Hey guys...Let's privatize and fuck up Medicare. 

Delaware's Retirees Utterly Screwed By John Carney 

The change to state pensioners’ health care plan caught both retirees and lawmakers off guard, which led to Democratic Senate leaders asking Gov. John Carney to push the implementation of the new Medicare Advantage plan.

The Carney administration has denied this request, citing contractual obligations among other reasons. Ultimately, according to a letter to lawmakers obtained by Delaware Online/The News Journal, the plan to replace retiree’s Medicare plan is already in motion and it’s too late to stop it.

The plan will go into effect on Jan. 1, 2023.

More Capitalists Behaving Badly

An executive of Beyond Meat is accused of biting a man’s nose. Authorities say ...